US Bridges

Cypress ST over Big Dalton Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI W/O Vincent Ave · Structure no. 53C0673

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,545
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress ST over Big Dalton Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cypress ST over Big Dalton Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 66 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,545 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,376 by 2041. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCypress ST
CrossesBig Dalton Wash
Location0.5MI W/O Vincent Ave
RouteCity Street 0L527
Coordinates34.09603, -117.93755
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,545 (2012)
Projected traffic6,376 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cypress ST over Big Dalton Wash built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Cypress ST over Big Dalton Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2021.

How much traffic does Cypress ST over Big Dalton Wash carry?

About 5,545 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cypress ST over Big Dalton Wash?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress ST over Big Dalton Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.